Garnet Capital Advisors Blog

Archived news

Our take on the latest trending events:

Excerpt:
While headlines have been filled with subjects about the rising cost of college education, the financial challenges of students are becoming less severe, a handful of reports stated recently.
More..
Excerpt:
Many banks have been encountering challenges in their efforts to originate high-quality loans, but have been taking steps to compensate for this situation.
More..
Excerpt:
Ally Financial Inc. reported strong auto lending in the third quarter, and has predicted this success will continue, reducing the money it has set aside for loan losses even amid stiff competition and concerns that used car values will decline in the final quarter of the year.
More..
Excerpt:
Distressed loan sale programs can help out homeowners, taxpayers and government organizations, but to generate these benefits, they must be set up in the right way, Sarah Edelman and Julia Gordon, who work for the Center for American Progress, wrote in a recent American Banker opinion piece.
More..
Excerpt:
While some banks may feel challenged by their constantly-changing environment, the situation grants them an opportunity to better their reputation and stand out from the competition, two experts wrote recently in an American Banker opinion piece.
More..
Excerpt:
The legal fees plaguing major banks continue to climb higher, and nobody knows when these financial institutions will get past these challenges.
More..
Excerpt:
The P2P and internet loan marketplace has become increasingly popular in recent years, and a new analysis suggests bidding activity and pricing for these loans could be at its most competitive yet.
More..
Excerpt:
Sterling Bancorp and Hudson Valley Holding Corp. announced a definitive merger agreement on Nov. 5, which would create a larger combined entity catering to consumers and small - to medium-sized businesses in the New York metropolitan area.
More..
Excerpt:
As auto lending activity strengthens across the country, banks have been viewing it with fresh eyes, looking to this particular activity as an opportunity where they can potentially benefit from low default rates, attractive rates, short duration and significant demand.
More..